Mr. Hull's Movie Guides | Questions and Activities: Elementary School

Showing posts with label Elementary School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elementary School. Show all posts

Sunday 23 June 2024

Night at the Museum Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Included

Description 

This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Night at the Museum (2006)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 40 question set)
  • 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. Final question requires a full sentence answer.

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creativity

  • Students to imagine they're junior reporters and need to write an article about what happened at the Museum of Natural History. To include a drawing.
  • Students to imagine they work at the museum and are tasked with documenting the arrival of new artifacts. They imagine an unusual one has just arrived and need to write about it following the prompts on the document. Also to include a drawing of the artifact.

About the movie

After struggling to find a job and wanting to make his son proud, Larry Daley takes on the role of a night security guard at the Museum of Natural History. He soon discovers though, that an ancient curse causes the exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Based on the children's picture book by Croatian author/illustrator Milan Trenc.


Wednesday 19 June 2024

Arthur the King Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Included

Description

This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Arthur the King (2024)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple-choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 40-question set)
  • 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers + the final question is a full sentence answer.

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9-scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creativity

  • Students to imagine they're junior reporters working on an exciting article about Team Broadrail's Dominican Republic race. They need to bullet point important events and construct imaginative quotes from interviewing the team after the race.
  • Using the information from the previous section, students to write an exciting article about the adventures of Team Broadrail's race. Include a drawing.

About the movie

Based on the memoir by Mikael Lindnord, the movie follows an American runner and his adventure racing team as they make their way through a 5-day race in the Dominican Republic. During the race they encounter a stray dog who starts to follow them on their adventure.


Wednesday 17 April 2024

Wonka Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Included

Description 

This 14 page movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "Wonka (2023)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 40 question set)
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creativity

  • Students to help design a new chocolate which includes naming it, listing the ingredients, describing what it looks like, how it tastes and what happens after eating it.
  • Students to imagine they are junior reporters for a newspaper and will need to “pretend” to interview Lofty about the new chocolate. Students then write an exciting article about the new chocolate. (using the details from the previous task)

The movie is about a young Willy Wonka as he dreams of opening up his very own chocolate shop in a city renowned for its exquisite chocolate. Upon arrival Willy soon discovers that his dream won't be so easy to accomplish as the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.


The Star Movie Guide + Activities | Christmas | Answer Keys Included

Description 

This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the biblical Christmas film "The Star (2017)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 32 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 31 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers (+ the last question is a full sentence answer)

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Character writing and word search fun

  • Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.
  • There are 15 words/connected words for students to find in the word search. First they must unscramble 10 words followed by answering the 5 clues for the rest. Answers included.

The movie follows an unlikely hero, a donkey named Bo who yearns for a life beyond his village. Finally breaking free, he goes on a journey to be a part of the greatest story ever told, the first Christmas.


Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Movie Guide + Activities + Answer Keys Included

Description 

This 23 page movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 70 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 50 questions requiring full sentence answers (20 removed from the 70 question set)
  • 50 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Character writing

  • Students to write about the three friends Harry, Hermione and Ron following the question prompts and to include a drawing of each of them. Includes a template for any other character. May work well in groups of three.

PART 4 – Just for fun word search and crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 hidden words to find. Answer key included. Useful for early finishers too.

This is the first movie in the series and follows Harry Potter, who on his 11th Birthday discovers that he is no ordinary boy. A warm loveable giant named Hagrid informs Harry that he is a wizard and has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Here he learns the truth about himself, his family and the dangerous evil that haunts the magical world.


Friday 29 September 2023

Halloweentown Movie Guide + Activities | Halloween | Answer Keys Inc

Description 

This 11 page Halloween movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "Halloweentown (1998)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 35 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 35 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Character creation and newspaper report writing

  • Students to imagine they are a character living in Halloweentown. Using their creativity, they decide the type of character they'll be, such as a werewolf, ghost, witch etc then draw and write about it following the prompts.
  • Students to imagine they are reporters from Halloweentown and write an article about the time when Kalabar was thwarted trying to convince everyone to become evil and take back the mortal world. To include quotes and a drawing.

The movie is about the Cromwell family and their secret connection to Halloweentown. When grandmother Aggie (who happens to be a witch) arrives to try and get her daughter Gwen's help to save Halloweentown, the children overhear and are suddenly whisked off for an adventure in this strange place where it’s always Halloween.


Tuesday 12 September 2023

The Halloween Tree Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

Description 

This 12 page Halloween movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "The Halloween Tree (1993)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. The last question requires a full sentence answer.

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Character writing, crossword & wordsearch

  • Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.
  • Just for fun word search and crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 hidden words to find. Answer key included.

Based on Ray Bradbury's novel of the same name, the movie follows four trick-or-treating friends who are whisked away on a spooky adventure where they learn about the origins of Halloween, and at the same time help rescue their best friend Pip. 


Friday 4 August 2023

The NeverEnding Story Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

Description 

This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The NeverEnding Story (1984)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 38 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 25 questions requiring full sentence answers (13 removed from the 38 question set)
  • 25 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Character writing and Creativity

  • Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.
  • Students to use their imagination to draw a map of what they think Fantasia might look like. Need to include important features and the route they believed Atreyu took for his quest. Students then go on to briefly describe Atreyu's route and any problems he encountered (see 25Q answer sheet for additional help on landmarks Atreyu encounters on his journey)

About the movie:

After escaping some bullies by hiding in a bookstore, Bastian finds himself borrowing a magical fantasy book. Reading it in the school attic Bastian is drawn into the mythical land of Fantasia, a place that desperately needs a hero.


Thursday 18 May 2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

Description 

This 12 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the animated film "The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 35 questions requiring full sentence answers
  • 35 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Character writing and word search

  • Students to choose one of the listed characters (or other choice) from the movie and complete the character profile. Includes describing them, their background, the student likes and dislikes of the character, changing one thing about the character, and describing one scene their character was in that they enjoyed.
  • Word search puzzle with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand. Answer key included.

Based on the popular game, the movie follows two plumber brothers from Brooklyn who somehow get transported to a magical world. Separated during the journey, they both set off on their own paths to ultimately save the princess and the Mushroom Kingdom from the fire breathing King of Koopas.


Sunday 16 April 2023

FernGully Movie Guide + Activities | Earth Day | Answer Key Inc

Description 

This 11 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the animated film "FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Environmental writing and poster creation (could work well in pairs)

  • Here the students have to answer 3 questions about environmental damage. The 1st question asks the students to list and detail three forms of man-made pollution and why they are a problem. The 2nd question is about deforestation and the last one is why they think it’s important to protect the environment.
  • Students to imagine they are helping Zak make an awareness poster to help protect FernGully. They first design a poster layout with included elements listed, then go on to create the poster on either Letter/A4/A3 paper.

The movie is about the magical inhabitants of a rainforest called FernGully. Following the defeat of a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus, the fairies have been able to live peacefully in the forest. When something unusual captures the interest of a young fairy named Crysta, her curiosity brings her into contact with a human named Zak and a hidden secret.


Friday 31 March 2023

The Prince of Egypt Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

Description 

This 11 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the animated film "The Prince of Egypt (1998)".

★★ Check out the full preview! ★★

This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Pair work. Writing

  • Student work together in choosing which word best fits with selected quotes from the movie. Words include Arrogance, Cruelty, Hope, Bravery and Faith. Each word is used only once and students also need to briefly explain why the word chosen fits best with the quote they assigned it to. Includes answers, although students may have slightly different versions.

Adapted from the Book of Exodus, the movie follows the life of Moses from being a prince of Egypt to being chosen by God to deliver the enslaved Hebrews from the cruel oppressive Pharaoh and out of Egypt.


Saturday 11 March 2023

Hercules Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key Included

Description 

This 11 page movie guide with handouts is for the animated film "Hercules (1997)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 35 questions requiring full sentence answers
  • 34 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. (Q14 requires a full sentence answer)

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creative writing (characters and newspaper report)

  • Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts as well as drawing a picture of their chosen character.
  • Students to imagine they are junior reporters located in Thebes. Students imagine they interview Hercules and Phil who want to tell their story about the final battle with Hades and the Titans. Students write a short article including quotes from the interview and a drawing.

The animated movie follows the life of Hercules. After being stripped of his immortality while still a baby, Hercules endures hardships to try and find his true self and ultimately become a true hero in order to reclaim his position on Mt. Olympus.


Friday 3 March 2023

Labyrinth Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

Description 

This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Labyrinth (1986)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 40-question set)
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9-scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Character writing and creative writing

  • Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts as well as drawing a picture of their chosen character.
  • Students to imagine what they think 3 of the characters might have been doing before Sarah met them. They need to write a short account of their day prior to meeting up with Sarah. Writing about Hoggle, Ludo and Sir Didymus

The movie follows sixteen-year-old Sarah, who after being forced to babysit her brother, angrily wishes for him to be taken away by the Goblin King. As her wish unexpectedly comes true, Sarah is given 13 hours to rescue him from the castle in the Goblin City which is nestled in the middle of a labyrinth.